The material presented
here is not Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature. It is a method
to exchange
information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
level.
A Hui Ho Miracles in Progress!! (see you later on)...
It's time to take a break from the site and concentrate on the Face to Face family and meetings in my area and district.
Honestly it's about working this program by it's principles which recently I have had just a bit of difficulty doing here. ( I know that this isn't a face to face meeting) The principles guide me personally, grow my awareness and help me to move away from old compulsive negative thoughts, feelings, behaviors and motivations. The personal principles are very important to me and these are the steps. The group principles allow me to be a supportive group member and for group recovery to be cohesive and long lasting. "Our common welfare should come first: personal proress for the greatest number depends upon unity." Tradition 1. and it goes on from there. Both put me and keep me in positive and useful supportive service to myself and others.
I have seen some real awesome growth and miracles here and I am soooo delighted that these members are getting what they so deserve. I wish you all bigger and better miracles and will from time to time haunt the board just to check in. sit and listen and learn and then follow up on the suggestions. After all that is how it all started for this old timer.
I will miss your insights & observations. Your personal growth has been an inspiration to me as I am sure it has been for others. I know you are doing what is best for you which is what the program teaches but I have learned a lot from your comments here & wish you the happiness & peace you seek. Hopefully
Sometimes taking a break can be a positive experience. I hope you find the long lasting fellowship in the meetings. I will miss your wonderful insight and candor. Peace to you and all you do.
ODAT, Twinmom~
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"The people who don't mind matter and the people who mind, don't matter". (Dr. Seuss)
((((((((((((((((((((((((((Jerry F))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) I appreciate so much the contributions you have made at mip and to me. Take good care of yourself. I hope to see you here again.
I agree.....sometimes I need both, the boards and Face to Face with real humans. Sometimes....the reading I do ---I find my Higher Power at work (on the boards, in readers) . Then sometimes, like right now, I am in a stuck place.....and where did my HP go? So, I decided since I had left out people more lately, it's time to head back to a meeting and make phone calls. Maybe he wants to work through people w/me again.
I wish you all the best, Jerry, as you move toward your goals. Your insightful posts have always been helpful to me. I, like the others. will miss you.
Very best regards,
Diva
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"Speak your truth quietly and clearly..." Desiderata
Isn't it great that we have choices in recovery ie meetings f2f and otherwise, readings, sponsors, one on one conversations, and our HP. It is all good!
I will miss you so much. But please do what is best for you. Hurry back to us though, I need you to keep in line! (Is that possible?) Thanks for all you've done for me here. You're a gem. Love and blessings to you and your family.
Live strong, Karilynn & Pipers Kitty
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It's your life. Take no prisoners. You will have it your way.
I have really appreciated hearing your esh. I can't even express how much you have helped me over the past 2 years. I am sorry you are taking a break but trust you know what is best for your recovery.
